If you are making prints on tracing paper, labels, or envelopes, load the paper stock into the multi-purpose tray.

• Note the following points when using the multi-purpose tray:

• Paper Quantity: one to approximately 100 sheets (20 lb bond (80 g/m²), stack approximately 3/8" (10 mm) high)

• Paper Size: (4" × 5 7/8" to 13" × 19 1/4" (100.0 mm × 148.0 mm to 330.2 mm × 487.7 mm))

• Paper Weight: 14 lb bond to 110 lb cover (52 to 300 g/m²)

• Paper which has been rolled or curled must be straightened out prior to use, to allow the paper to feed smoothly through the multi-purpose tray (allowable curl amount: less than 3/8" (10 mm) for normal paper, less than 1/5" (5 mm) for heavy paper). There are some types of paper stock, which may meet the above specifications, but cannot be fed into the multi-purpose tray.

• Fan the stack of paper well before loading it. Paper such as thin paper, recycled paper, pre-punched paper, heavy paper, labels, transparencies, and tab paper should be fanned particularly well before loading it.

• Do not load different size/type paper at the same time.

• When using tracing paper or coated paper, feed the paper one sheet at a time, and remove each sheet as it is delivered to the output tray. Loading several sheets of paper together may cause paper jams.

• Depending on the type of heavy paper you want to load, if you load multiple sheets of heavy paper into the multi-purpose tray, a paper jam may occur. In this case, load only one sheet of heavy paper at a time.

• If you are making two-sided prints, select the 2-Sided mode. The printed-paper may crease depending on the moisture absorption condition of the paper, and if you copy the two pages as two one-sided documents.

• To print on the backside of preprinted paper, load the paper into the multi-purpose tray, and press [2nd Side of 2-Sided Page] on the paper selection screen that appears.

• When printing on special types of paper, such as heavy paper or transparencies, be sure to correctly set the paper type, especially if you are using heavy paper. If the type of paper is not set correctly, it could adversely affect the quality of the image. Moreover, the fixing unit may become dirty and require a service repair, or the paper could jam.

• If you are printing on envelopes, do not allow more than 10 envelopes to accumulate in the output tray. Always empty the output tray once 10 envelopes have accumulated.

• When scanning the following originals, you cannot use the Automatic Paper Selection mode. Use the Manual Paper Selection mode when scanning these types of originals:

• Highly transparent originals, such as transparencies

• Originals with an extremely dark background

• Envelopes may be creased in the printing process.

• For high-quality printouts, use paper recommended by Canon.

• Standard Size

You can select standard inch paper, or A or B series paper.

• Custom Size

You can load nonstandard paper sizes (4" × 5 7/8" to 13" × 19 1/4" (100.0 × 148.0 mm to 330.2 mm × 487.7 mm)).

• Envelope

The following envelopes can be loaded into the multi-purpose tray:

• COM10 No.10: 4 1/8" × 9 1/2" (104.7 mm × 241.3 mm)

• ISO-B5: 7" × 9 7/8" (176 mm × 250 mm)

• Monarch: 3 7/8" × 7 1/2" (98.4 mm × 190.5 mm)

• ISO-C5: 6 3/8" × 9" (162 mm × 229 mm)

• DL: 4 3/8" × 8 5/8" (110 mm × 220 mm)

• Nagagata 3: 4 3/4" × 9 1/4" (120 mm × 235 mm)

• Yougatanaga 3: 4 3/4" × 9 1/4" (120 mm × 235 mm)

• Kakugata 2: 9 1/2" × 13 1/2" (240 mm × 332 mm)

For more information on specific envelope measurements, see "Available Paper Stock."

1. Open the multi-purpose tray.

• If the paper size you are going to load into the multi-purpose tray is different from the paper size stored in Register Multi-Purpose Tray Defaults, set Register Multi-Purpose Tray Defaults to 'Off' in [Preferences] (Settings/Registration). (See "Registering Multi-Purpose Tray Defaults.")

• If the paper you want to specify is already loaded in the multi-purpose tray:

• If the paper loaded in the multi-purpose tray is not the paper that you want to specify:

• If the paper you want to specify is already loaded in the multi-purpose tray:

• Press [Paper Select] → [MP Tray] → select the paper size and type loaded in the multi-purpose tray.

• Proceed to step 6.

• If the paper loaded in the multi-purpose tray is not the paper that you want to specify:

• Check to see if any job is reserved. (See "Status Monitor/Cancel.")

If there is a current or reserved job, you can reserve a change of paper for the multi-purpose tray. (See "Copy" and "Access Stored Files.")

If there is no reserved job, remove any paper remaining in the multi-purpose tray → continue the procedure from step 2.

2. Adjust the slide guides to match the size of the paper.

If you are feeding large size paper, pull out the auxiliary tray.

3. Load the paper into the multi-purpose tray.

Make sure that the height of the paper stack does not exceed the loading limit mark ().

When you use the multi-purpose tray to make copies, straighten out curled paper prior to use, as shown below. Curled paper may cause a paper jam.

To print on the backside of preprinted paper, straighten out the curled paper and load the preprinted paper face up into the multi-purpose tray, as shown in the illustration below.

• When loading paper into the multi-purpose tray, align the paper stack neatly between the slide guides. If the paper is not loaded correctly, a paper jam may occur.

• When loading paper into the multi-purpose tray, make sure that the paper is placed down flat. The paper may not be able to be fed if the slide guides are set to a size smaller than the paper, causing it to curve up.

• If you are printing on heavyweight paper or envelopes using the multi-purpose tray, and find that the paper or envelopes are not being fed smoothly or evenly through the multi-purpose tray, remove the paper or envelopes, curl the feeding edges upward approximately 1/8" (3 mm), and then reload the paper or envelopes. Curling the feeding edges enables the rollers to grip the paper or envelopes as they are fed into the multi-purpose tray.

• If there are instructions on the paper package about which side of the paper to load, follow those instructions.

• When the paper is loaded into the multi-purpose tray, the side facing up is the one printed on.

• If problems, such as poor print quality or paper jams occur, try turning the paper stack over and reload it.

• For more information on the print direction of preprinted paper (paper which has logos or patterns already printed on it), see Chapter 17, "Appendix," in Getting Started.

• If you are loading envelopes into the multi-purpose tray:

• If you are loading envelopes into the multi-purpose tray:

• Take five envelopes, loosen them as shown, and then stack them together. Repeat this step five times for each set of five envelopes.

• Place the envelopes on a clean, level surface, and press all the way around the envelopes by hand, in the direction of the arrows, to remove any curls. Repeat this step five times for each set of five envelopes.

Hold down the four corners of the envelopes firmly, so that they and the sealed or glued portion stay flat.

• If you use envelopes that have glue attached to their flaps, the glue may melt due to the heat and pressure of the fixing unit.

• Take particular care to spread the envelopes out in the direction that they will be fed.

• Do not print on the backside of the envelopes (the side with the flap).

• If the envelopes become filled with air, flatten them by hand before loading them into the multi-purpose tray.

• Load the envelopes, as shown below.

If you are using Nagagata 3 or Kakugata 2:

If you are using ISO-B5:

If you are using COM10 No.10, Monarch, DL, ISO-C5, or Yougatanaga 3:

• The multi-purpose tray can hold ten envelopes at a time.

• If the envelopes do not pass through the machine properly even if the procedures up to this point have been followed, repeat the procedures by feeding once for each envelope.

• Envelopes may be creased in the printing process.

4. Select the desired paper size.

• If you want to select a standard paper size:

• If you want to select a nonstandard paper size:

• If you want to select an envelope size:

• If you want to select a standard paper size:

• Select the desired paper size → press [Next].

• To select an A or B series paper size, press [A/B-size].

• If you want to select a nonstandard paper size:

• Press [Custom Size].

• Enter the size of the paper using the numeric keys on the touch panel display.

• Press [X] → enter a value.

• Press [Y] → enter a value.

• Press [OK].

You can also select a size key ([S1] to [S5]) containing a stored paper size setting, instead of entering values.

• If you make a mistake when entering values, press (Clear) on the touch panel display → enter the correct values.

• To select a registered paper size stored in a size key ([S1] to [S5]), you must store the irregular paper size in the size key beforehand. For instructions on storing irregular paper sizes, see "Registering and Editing Irregular Paper Sizes."

• Press [Next].

• If you want to select an envelope size:

• Press [Envelope].

• Select the envelope type → press [OK].

The display returns to the paper size selection screen.

• If the envelope type is not selected correctly, a paper jam will occur.

• Press [Next].

If a screen prompting you to adjust the slide guides is displayed, adjust the width of the slide guides → specify the size → press [OK].

If a screen prompting you to adjust the slide guides or check [Register Multi-Purpose Tray Defaults] in Settings/Registration is displayed, adjust the width of the slide guides to match the paper size stored in Register Multi-Purpose Tray Defaults, or set Register Multi-Purpose Tray Defaults mode to 'Off' in [Preferences] (Settings/Registration). (See "Registering Multi-Purpose Tray Defaults.")

• Set the paper or envelope size to the same size as the paper or envelopes loaded in the multi-purpose tray.

5. Select or confirm the desired paper type → press [OK].

If you are using a paper type that is not listed, press [Detailed Settings] → select the paper type → press [OK].

If you are printing on the backside of a previously printed sheet, press [2nd Side of 2-Sided Page].

• [Transparency] can be selected only if [LTR] is selected as the paper size.

• For more information on paper types, see "Available Paper Stock."

• You can register a paper type that is not listed in [Detailed Settings] in the Multi-Purpose Tray Settings: Selecting the Paper Type screen. For details on registering custom paper types, see"Registering/Editing Custom Paper Types."

6. Press [OK].

If you press [Change MP Tray Paper], follow the procedures and screens in steps 4 and 5 to reset the paper size and type settings.

7. If the Copy function is selected, place your originals → select the desired copy settings.

If you are printing documents that are stored in the Fax/I-Fax Inbox and the data storage in this device, this step is not necessary.

8. Press (Start).

If you are printing documents that are stored in the Fax/I-Fax Inbox and the data storage in this device, press [Start Printing].

Copying or scanning starts.

• To cancel all settings and return the machine to the default settings, press (Reset).

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